• Key player in establishing thriving new business as one of the leading destinations in Brevard County• Responsible for buying, budget development and business management for Wine & Spirits department• Fueled conversations with senior management to determine marketing opportunities within the community • Utilized network within the community to generate buzz for opening while maintaining current customer retention through sales expertise and networking • Developed monthly reports to determine department profitability and review success of individual products • Created displays throughout Wine Cellar to encourage consumer engagement and allow review of buying habits• Managed multiple junior team members to ensure seamless communication throughout the multiple departments

• Built and maintained network of 110 accounts • Increased customer base by over 10% each year, enhanced volume of sales by at least 8% each month and created monthly promotional opportunities for each brand • Awarded Gold and Platinum Sales Person titles throughout tenure as a result of individual sales • Visited accounts on a weekly basis to oversee level of account activity and encourage sales of fellow Coastal portfolio brands • Continually surpassed client expectations through impeccable customer service and ability to develop seasonal programming • Served as a key representative on behalf of the business within the community at large

• Serviced home equity client calls and efficiently increased sales by over 10% each month• Organized monthly plans for a team of executives to drive sales, improve client outreach and raise awareness of services• Named Leading Sales Desk (1 Million+ Sales) • Utilized self-starter mentality to learn and excel in new industry while advancing the business overall

• Achieved sales of over $1 Million during the first year with the company in both exclusive and non-exclusive brands, thereby becoming a member of Fedway’s Million Dollar President’s Club during 2002• Built and increased territory clients by 90% from 2001-2002 and successfully opened and maintained accounts resulting in stronger customer relationships• Worked with a broad range of suppliers including, Brown-Forman, Diageo, Schieffelin & Somerset and Sydney Frank• Developed personal passion for wine & spirits industry while advancing business’ bottom line

• Served as executive for a multi-million dollar textile dyeing company responsible for generating sales with existing and new customers, which exceeded $1 Million per year • Expedited all business and operations functions including Inventory Management, Production, Quality Control, Shipping, Office Operations and Billing• Managed large retailer and garment manufacturer relationships including JC Penney, Jones New York and Evan Picone